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Tuesday, February 17, 2004 Volume XII, Number 170

Did Ya Know?. . .The Knights of Pythias will have a meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tues., Feb. 17th. Members only, bring a guest.

Did Ya Know?. . .Edwin W. Wiggins Post 9 of the American Legion will meet Thurs., Feb. 19th at 7 p.m. in the Legion Rooms of the Carthage Memorial Hall. This is a meeting that was postponed Feb. 5th. The weather permitting. All members are invited to attend.

Did Ya Know?. . .You can now adopt some of the Carthage Humane Society’s cutest kittens at the Central Pet Care Clinic and Carthage Animal Hospital during regular office hours.

today's laugh

Chief Clerk (to office boy) - "Why on earth don’t you laugh when the boss tells a joke?"

Office Boy - "I don’t have to; I quit on Saturday."

"Father," said the small boy, "what is psychology?"

"Psychology, my son, is a word of four syllables that you ring in to distract attention when the explaining gets difficult."

Mother - "Johnny, if you eat more cake, you’ll burst."

Johnny - "Well, pass the cake and get outta the way."

1904
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.

Evening at Bid Euchre.

Mrs. Ethel Nelson and her brother, Harmon Brossius, pleasantly entertained at their North Maple street home in an informal manner last night for their friend, Miss Hettie Wood, of Paris, Texas. The time was devoted to bid euchre, concluding with the serving of dainty refreshments. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Martin Eckery, Mrs. W. R. Logan, Misses Bessie Baker, Nan Snell, Helen Cunningham, Messrs. James Logan, Lloyd Church, James Stickney, Dr. Hargis.

Studying the Puritans.

The Sans Ceremonie club, an organization of the young people in the Congregational church, met last night at the church study, it being the regular weekly occasion for study. The subject now under discussion is the "Puritans." Instructive papers were read last night and interesting facts gleaned from extensive discussions which followed.

Today's Feature

Benefits of Giving.

According to the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, donating blood can help save up to three lives from one individual’s donation. Each donation is separated into its three primary components, red cells, platelets and plasma.

The CBCO states it’s mission is to provide a quality blood supply in a timely manner at the lowest reasonable fee. The CBCO is a nonprofit organization and provides blood to 37 area hospitals.

The CBCO has issued a Code Yellow alert for type A blood. According to the CBCO there is less than a two-day supply.

The CBCO will be hosting a blood drive Monday, February 23rd from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at McCune Brooks Hospital. They will also be hosting a drive at the Carthage High School Wednesday, February 25th from 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The CBCO encourages all eligible donors to give blood to maintain an adequate supply.

To be eligible to donate, persons must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds, feeling well and not have given blood in the past 56 days.

Just Jake Talkin'

Mornin',

Rumors are there will be a good number of candidates for the upcomin’ County elections. The retirement of Western District County Commissioner Crampton will no doubt spark some interest from the Joplin crowd.

The race for Sheriff, Coroner, and a judge also appear to have some lookin’ to become an elected official (in some instances again).

‘Course if history is continued, the bulk of the race will be for the Republican nomination in early August. That should leave plenty of time for the Presidential election in November. Most local candidates won’t have ta compete for tv time with the national election.

With filin’ beginnin’ next Tuesday, the line should start formin’ soon.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.